Actuarial Lead

Actuarial Lead

Summary: Provide support and analysis for the Actuarial Team to enable icare to operate in a sustainable financially sound manner.

Sydney CBD

• Develop innovative solutions to problems and support best practice actuarial work
• Multiple permanent, full-time positions, Sydney CBD location
• Hybrid working environment, offering attractive remuneration package

About the Role

This role will provide support and analysis for the Actuarial Team to enable icare to operate in a sustainable financially sound manner.  Develop innovative solutions to problems and support best practice actuarial work.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare's Core Capabilities
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It's an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an Actuarial Lead you will:

• Apply in-depth actuarial and analytical skills to corporate analytical assignments and provide effective services to the business which meet corporate and legislative requirements and provide consistent standard of practice
• Undertake detailed and complex analysis as directed by senior actuarial staff that improves the understanding of icare's performance
• Lead a small, high-performing team to deliver key projects, providing coaching and guidance, and project management
• Provide support to projects that involve analysis of data and trends
• Communicate complex actuarial and analytical modelling and the results of analysis to the actuarial team and management
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the business entities within icare across the entire actuarial control cycle
• Critically review processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the relevant legislation, industry trends, business processes and actuarial requirements for the entities under icare

Skills & Experience

• Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia, or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification at degree level in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another relevant field
• Have four or more years' experience in an actuarial role in the general insurance industry (experience in workers compensation is an advantage)
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to positively engage with stakeholders and team members
• Proficiency in analytic and communication tools such as SAS, R, Excel, Word, Powerpoint and other valuation software
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills to succinctly present key findings
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.   We are committed to our people's development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.